Chaste Tree
(also known as Chasteberry; lilac chastetree; Monk's pepper; Texas lilac)
Vitex agnus-castus
Size at Maturity: 8-20 ft tall; 5-20ft wide
Light requirement: Full Sun
Soil moisture: Good drainage, moist or occasionally dry
Seasonal interest: Blooms in spring and summer; Foliage in spring and summer
Value to wildlife: Resistant to deer; Attracts birds, butterflies and bees which use the flower to make honey and wildlife food source
Value to environment: Drought tolerant and can tolerate sandy, clay and loam soil; reseeds